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= The Federation requires a status report. =

Choose a Team reporter to place your team responses here.

=Mini-Mission 1: Advocating and Implementing Project Based Learning=
 * Reflect on what you have learned about the structure, components, and rationale for project based learning and complete this mission:**
 * 1) Provide a rational for why PBL will be more successful methodology than conventional means of lecture and large class discussion.
 * 2) Provide possible PBL projects for each of the subjects taught: math, social studies, science and Antiquan language arts.
 * 3) Provide either a short jingle to help the Antiquans remember project based learning or an illustration that would help the Antiquans remember project based learning.

Social Studies: The goal is to generate revenue with limited resources in the format of a game. Science: Design a roller coaster for a local amusement park. Language Arts: Create a literary trip in Google Antiqua.
 * 1) Students take ownership and responsibility for their own learning.
 * 2) Math: Using the tax-base of our district and the estimated revenue and expenses of the district, modify the budget so that we can include district funded field trips.

3. //To the tune of "Goodnight Sweetheart"….// //Project based learning is the way to go -// //Having a driving question and what they need to know// //Just use technology as support// //Use it as a tool for learning//

//Well you need some inquiry and innovation// //Don't forget student voice and choice// //You need that feedback// //And 21st century skills// //And an audience seals the deal//

//Project based learning is the way to go -// //Having a driving question and what they need to know// //Just use technology as support// //Use it as a tool for learning//

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=Mini-Mission 2: Wisdom of the Crowd: Next Steps= After analyzing and synthesizing the ideas on your chart, work together as a team to wordsmith 5-10 measurable next steps around implementation of your category

**//Action Plan for addressing Professional Development//**
 * 1) Assessment of Teachers and Administrators to obtain a benchmark using Atomic Learning or Survey
 * Set Professional Development Goals
 * Create Professional Development Opportunities
 * Create Learning Communities
 * 1) Incorporate more professional development time
 * Common Teaming
 * Release time for professional development
 * Observe a master teacher
 * Summer trainings
 * 1) Use "Outside the Box" professional development
 * Online meetings
 * <span style="direction: ltr; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0.375in; margin-top: 0px; unicode-bidi: embed; vertical-align: middle;">Podcasts
 * <span style="direction: ltr; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0.375in; margin-top: 0px; unicode-bidi: embed; vertical-align: middle;">Wiki-based
 * 1) <span style="direction: ltr; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0.272in; margin-top: 0px; unicode-bidi: embed; vertical-align: middle;">Sharing Best-Practice
 * <span style="direction: ltr; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0.375in; margin-top: 0px; unicode-bidi: embed; vertical-align: middle;">Model lessons involving tech tools
 * <span style="direction: ltr; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0.375in; margin-top: 0px; unicode-bidi: embed; vertical-align: middle;">Standards-based lessons
 * 1) <span style="direction: ltr; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0.272in; margin-top: 0px; unicode-bidi: embed; vertical-align: middle;">Reflection and Collaboration

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=Mini-Mission 3: Know Your Support Systems - Full Speed Ahead= The results of the survey are here. We suggest that you save a copy of this spreadsheet so that you can sort it as you wish to be able to analyze the responses. (Team, Room, IU, etc)

**//TEAM MISSION//** Your team mission, to be successful, should seriously consider the inclusion of the following: 1) A support system for coaches that will continue into the future TIMS, pde, peers, New Coach support system (separate listserv?), Moodle  2) A system to identify the challenges of 21st Century Teaching and Learning and the strategies to overcome them Administrators and teachers understand the changes that need to occur for the 21st century classroom A plan put into place A focus and vision Create School Action Plans--Teachers and Administrators..perhaps include student leaders. Go forth boldly with a clear vision of school's mission

3) A collaboration system for coaches to share ideas and strategies LISTSERV, PLN, SAS, WEB 2.0 Collaborative Tools  4) A system for helping teachers use methodologies that are based on constructivist and authentic learning. SAS Edinsight PVAS Thinkfinity 5) A global vision of what Pennsylvania schools would look like if the mission is successful. Project-based learning  Collaboration with students, teachers, parents, and the global community  Technology as a tool to enhance learning  Flexible Bell Schedules  Student-initiated learning

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=Mini-Mission 4: Model Lessons and Galactic "Monsters"= Discuss these prompts with your teammates
 * Reflection on Model Lessons:** <span style="background-color: #ffff00; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Use the Discussion tab to respond.
 * Battling the Galactic "Monster" Discussions**
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">What strategies you have used to overcome the "monsters"?
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Who are some of the key people in the district who MUST be on your side in order to be successful?
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">As you share your strategies, consider using some for your Individual Mission

We found that the largest monster of all is negativity. Working with small groups helps to overcome this monster. Hooking key teachers helps to lead us to other teachers and make those resistant teachers WANT to get on board. Another monster that must be faced is that of the reluctant administration. It is essential to the successful implementation of technology tools that the administrators from the superintendent to the tech director to the building princpals get on board. These folks need not only be supportive, but they need to be leaders. A strong administration and a persistent coach can turn the evil monstors of negativity and reluctance into mild kittens.

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=Mini-Mission 5: Presentation to the Federation= After you have reflected (and revised?) your project, post it below. Either upload the file, embed the project, or post a link to your project. //**Note**//: The Individual Instructional Coach Mission (IICM) should be uploaded to your specific IU page here. Please save your mission (document, podcast, movie, prezi, etc. ) with your name.

Post Final Team Mission Projects Here:
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